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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.22, 558.33 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.22, 558.33 and 141.04 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.22 : 558.33 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.22/558.33 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.22x = 558.33 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.22x = 78,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,746.86/372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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